Job Details: THERAPIST - PT

Company: CHW Mercy Gilbert Medical Center – Mercy Gilbert Center, Gilbert's first hospital and the East Valley's newest Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) facility, opened its doors in June 2006. CHW has a long tradition of caring for people in the region since establishing the first hospital in the Valley more than 100 years ago. Mercy Gilbert takes this proud heritage into the 21st century, with a state-of-the-art medical campus that reflects a $150 million investment in the Gilbert community and the East Valley as a whole.

Description: Mercy Gilbert Medical Center opened in June 2006. At present, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center has 92 private rooms with guest accommodations, with the capacity to expand to 400 beds over the next five years.
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center opened in June 2006. At present, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center has 92 private rooms with guest accommodations, with the capacity to expand to 400 beds over the next five years. Our expansion plan includes an additional 102 beds to be opened in January 2008.

We are extremely proud to announce that in our first year we were voted a "Best Place to Work in the Valley." We are also very proud to be named one of America's top ten Healing Hospitals by the Journal of Sacred Work. Our commitment and culture of Radical Loving Care characterized by significant consistency in the delivery of compassionate and competent service to all.

For over 100 years the Sisters of Mercy have provided caring healthcare to Arizona communities with a proven commitment to the healing and wellness of body, mind and spirit. In keeping with this fine tradition, they now lend their dedication and compassion to Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, which honors them with its name. Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is a four story, full-service, acute-care hospital spanning 60 acres. An additional 40 acres housing a medical office building, research and lab facilities will complete the campus. With 41 hospitals in Arizona, California and Nevada, CHW is one of the largest healthcare systems in the West.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Overall patient satisfaction as measured by hospital tool.
2. Maintains professional licensure in a current status as defined by the minimum qualifications of this position.
3. Manages routine assignments independently, consistently prioritizing when managing assignments.
4. Consistently introduces self and role when interacting with patients and families. Anticipates patient needs as evidenced by frequent updates to patient and family, notification of unexpected or expected delays.
5. Consistently utilizes scripts both in face-to-face patient/family interactions and telephone interactions.
6. Patient's pain is assessed and documented.
7. Documents complete care of patient.
8. Directs and supervises assistive personnel (including, but not limited to, PTA's and PT Techs).
9. Collaborates in data collection and implementation of ongoing performance improvement monitors.
10. Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient as related to the therapy requested and completes reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
11. Evaluates, implements and modifies the plan of care based on observable patient responses and attainment of expected outcomes.
12. Performs preparatory data gathering to adequately evaluate the patient's need prior to initial patient contact; reviews patient records; confers with treating physician; collaborates with nursing staff and other members of the health care team regarding each patient.
13. Demonstrates knowledge of, and complies with practices and plans: Emergency/Disaster Plan/Standard Infection Control Practices/Safety Policies.
14. Maintains confidentiality of records, employee records, hospital information system, and administrative information. Respects co-workers privacy by refusing to gossip. Conversation between employee and customers are conducted with discretion. Adherence to privacy/HIPAA policies, maintains confidentiality of charts/medical records, avoids "open" discussion of patients/patient status.
15. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of physical therapy modalities.
16. Participates in patient and hospital safety and quality programs: fall prevention program/patient safety initiatives.
17. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
18. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
19. Demonstrates adherence to the Standards of Conduct.
20. Completes and turns in Standards of Conduct acknowledgment card.
21. Fulfills compliance education requirements as directed by the Compliance Department or department management.
22. Shows interest in job, is cooperative, pleasant and efficient, responds professionally to constructive criticism, offers assistance, is friendly and takes time to listen.
23. Promptly shows courtesy to all customers in greeting and conversations. Seldom holds personal conversations in front of customers. Only urgent personal phone calls interrupt work.
24. Expresses pride in being a member of our healthcare team. Conduct is a positive reflection on our hospital. Takes responsibility for safety of work and surrounding area. Focuses on the customer's needs by striving to do the best job possible. Adheres to organization, facility and department policies and work practices.
25. Completes all required HIPAA/Compliance training (as reported by Compliance Coordinator).
26. Demonstrates respect for patient and family dignity, empathy and privacy. Empowers patients/families to participate in care. Eases suffering and allows dignity for the dying. Provides kind and compassionate care.
27. Uses time clock and does not submit avoidable exception forms.
28. Works to ensure support, safety, care, well being for all patients, families and coworkers regardless of race, religion, gender, social/economic status or ability. Addresses the spiritual/cultural needs of others.
29. Demonstrates justice and social responsibility, works efficiently, utilizes resources in a cost effective manner, adheres to organization's policies and procedures, actively seeks ways to reduce cost and conserve resources to improve results. Utilizes supplies/equipment with a minimum of waste. Maintains awareness of available resources and alternatives.
30. Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development and continuing education by attending departmental meetings, hospital events and classes etc.
31. Participates in staff education.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

1. Degree in Physical Therapy
2. Good customer service skills
3. Good verbal and written communication skills
4. Specialized rehabilitation skills
5. Basic computer skills

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

1. Current AZ Physical Therapy License in good standing
2. Current BLS card
Please apply online

Posting Date: Jan 3 08